Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones, left, pokes the ball away from Los Angeles Sparks forward Lauren Cox during a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) - Brionna Jones had 16 points and a career-high 15 rebounds and the WNBA-leading Connecticut Sun won their eight straight game and 20th of the season, beating the Los Angeles Sparks 76-61 on Saturday night.
The Sun have won 13 of 14 games at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Jonquel Jones added 14 points and seven rebounds for Connecticut (20-6). Kaila Charles had 12 points and DeWanna Bonner and Briann January each added 10.
Erica Wheeler had 15 points and seven assists for the Sparks (10-16), who were without Chiney Ogwumike and Kristi Toliver. Te'a Cooper added 13 points and Mia Coffey had 12.
The Sparks got off to a fast start, taking a 21-16 lead after one quarter, but Connecticut answered with a 24-point second quarter for a 40-37 lead.
Connecticut held a commanding advantage on the boards, outrebounding the Sparks 38-18, but was just 5 of 20 from beyond 3-point range.
Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington fouls Los Angeles Sparks guard Arella Guirantes during a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington drives to the basket between Los Angeles Sparks defenders Nia Coffey, back, and Nneka Ogwumike (30) during a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas is fouled by Los Angeles Sparks center Amanda Zahui B (1) during a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Los Angeles Sparks guard Arella Guirantes loses control of the ball under pressure from Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner, left, and guard Briann January during a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas takes the ball away from Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike (30) as Brionna Jones watches during a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones, bottom, passes the ball away from pressure from Los Angeles Sparks center Amanda Zahui B (1) and guard Arella Guirantes during a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Connecticut Sun guard Briann January grimaces after missing a shot against the Los Angeles Sparks during a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas gives advice to teammates from the sideline during the team' WNBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Los Angeles Sparks guard Arella Guirantes (22) shoots over Connecticut Sun forward Kaila Charles during a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Referee Amy Bonner goes sprawling after a collision with Connecticut Sun guard Briann January and Los Angeles Sparks guard Erica Wheeler during a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Connecticut Sun guard Jasmine Thomas celebrates a 3-pointer by Briann January against the Los Angeles Sparks during a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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Los Angeles Sparks guard Brittney Sykes shoots over Connecticut Sun guard Natisha Hiedeman and forward Kaila Charles (3) during a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP)
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